Thursday, June 2, 2011

Baked Rice /Arroz al Horno (Spain)


Ingredients

  1. Olive Oil- 1tbs
  2. Chicken Sausage-2 links(optional)
  3. Potatoes-2 medium ,peeled and thickly sliced
  4. Garlic-1 whole head  (outermost skin removed)
  5. Tomatoes-2 medium (cut into wedges)
  6. Basmati rice -2 Cups
  7. Chickpeas-1 cup(soaked overnight and cooked)
  8. Chicken broth(optional)or water -4 cup
  9. Paprika-1 tsp(chilly powder)
  10. Salt -To taste
Method
  • Preheat oven at 400 F.
  • In a Skillet, heat oil over medium heat.Add sausage(optional)and  potatoes and saute 5min or lightly browned.
  • Add whole head garlic to pan and saute 2-3 min.
  • Add tomatoes wedges to pan and saute another 2 to 3min ,remove from heat and keep aside.
  • Place rice,chickpeas,broth/water,Paprika and salt in a saucepan .Bring to boil an dcook uncovered,10 min.
  • Pour rice mixture into a baking dist(about 12 inch square).Arrange sausage(if using),potatoes,and tomatoes on top of rice,placing garlic in the center.Cover with aluminium foil an dbake for 25 min ,or until liquid is nearly absorbed.
  • Remove from oven and allow to sit,still covered ,10 min.Uncover and serve from baking dish (do not serve garlic)

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